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Labor Economy Sentiment Falls Even as Broader Consumer Confidence Rises

Labor Economy Sentiment Falls Even as Broader Consumer Confidence Rises
Labor Economy Sentiment Falls Even as Broader Consumer Confidence Rises
January 27, 2026  |  Economy

The job market’s surface calm is masking deeper instability, and for millions of hourly workers, that uncertainty is already reshaping how, and how much, they...

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Credit Unions Turn to FinTechs to Fast Track Digital Upgrades
Credit Unions Turn to FinTechs to Fast Track Digital Upgrades
January 27, 2026  |  Credit Unions

Credit union innovation is no longer something that happens quietly in the background. It has become a defining factor in how these institutions compete, grow...

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95% of Shoppers Research Influencer Picks Before Buying
95% of Shoppers Research Influencer Picks Before Buying
January 27, 2026  |  Social Commerce

Influencer marketing has become a routine part of shopping, but its real power lies less in persuasion and more in starting the process. Get the...

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Apple Considered Anthropic and OpenAI Before Partnering With Google on AI
Apple Considered Anthropic and OpenAI Before Partnering With Google on AI
January 26, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Before selecting Google to help power the next generation of its voice assistant, Siri, Apple reportedly also had discussions with Anthropic and OpenAI. Get the...

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Nike to Cut 775 Distribution Center Jobs While Increasing Use of Automation
Nike to Cut 775 Distribution Center Jobs While Increasing Use of Automation
January 26, 2026  |  Retail

Nike plans to cut 775 employees, primarily from its distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi, as it accelerates its use of automation at those centers,...

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Baird Says Zoom’s 2023 Investment in Anthropic Could Be Worth at Least $2 Billion
Baird Says Zoom’s 2023 Investment in Anthropic Could Be Worth at Least $2 Billion
January 26, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

An investment Zoom made in Anthropic in 2023 could be worth between $2 billion and $4 billion, CNBC reported Monday (Jan. 26), citing analysts from...

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Humanoid Robots Are Falling Short on Efficiency
Humanoid Robots Are Falling Short on Efficiency
January 26, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Humanoid robots have become one of the most visible symbols of artificial intelligence (AI) moving from software into the physical economy. Get the Full Story...

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Banking Groups Urge Congress to Reject Credit Card Competition Act
Banking Groups Urge Congress to Reject Credit Card Competition Act
January 26, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

Eleven banking and credit union groups sent a joint letter to members of Congress, urging the lawmakers to reject the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) and...

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FinTechs and Automakers Pursue Bank Charters to Expand Lending
FinTechs and Automakers Pursue Bank Charters to Expand Lending
January 26, 2026  |  Digital-First Banking

The 21st century has seen a shift in how nonbanks enter the financial system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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